President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Asked To Appoint Agada Apochi As Next CBN Governor

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been asked to appoint Agada Apochi as the next CBN Governor.

Newsone reports that a prominent group advocating for the empowerment and growth of Nigerian youth, the Nigeria Youth Forum for Economic Development, has called on Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to appoint the Director/CEO of Unified Payment Services Limited, Agada Apochi, as the next Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

This online news platform understands that the call by the Nigeria Youth Forum for Economic Development is coming in the wake of the suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the CBN governor by President Tinubu over alleged financial mismanagement during his tenure.

Newsone Nigeria reports that Segun Adebanjo, the Coordinator of the group while addressing newsmen on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, said he believes that Agada Apochi possesses the right qualifications and experience to turn around the ailing financial sector of our nation.

According to him, “Agada Apochi is a distinguished professional with over 30 years of experience in the banking and financial technology sectors. Renowned as an Organizational Psychologist and Change Leadership Specialist, he has made significant contributions to the diffusion of innovation and digital financial services.

“Apochi’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to found and direct Hope PSBank, a financial institution that focuses on providing valuable services to the community. Additionally, he is actively involved in the payment scheme and financial technology company, Payattitude Global Limited, as well as the telecom VAS provider, UP Digital Limited. Further demonstrating his leadership acumen, Apochi serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of TM30, a renowned software company.

“Apochi’s academic achievements are exceptional, having earned a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) specializing in diffusion of innovation and digital financial services from SBS Swiss Business School in Switzerland. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Business Research from the same institution. Furthermore, he obtained a Master’s Degree (MA) in Organizational Psychology with a specialization in Change Leadership from Columbia University in New York. Apochi’s educational pursuits also include a Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M.) from Rivers State University, a Barrister at Law (BL) certification from the Nigerian Law School, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from the University of Jos.

“Apochi’s commitment to continuous learning is evident through his participation in executive programs at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, Insead Business School, and Bank Card Business School in Cambridge. He is an alumnus of Lagos Business School and Cornell University, further enriching his knowledge and perspectives. Apochi’s outstanding academic performance has earned him numerous honors and awards, including the recognition as the best graduating student.

“As a respected figure in the industry, Apochi holds various esteemed professional designations, including being a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, a Fellow of the International Academy of Cards & Payments, and a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration. Moreover, he is a Certified International Cards & Payments Professional (CICPP) and a Certified Associate of Capability Maturity Model Institute. Apochi’s expertise extends to mediation and conciliation as a Chartered Mediator & Conciliator, as well as practicing law as a Barrister & Solicitor. He has shared his insights through numerous professional and technical papers.

“The Nigeria Youth Forum for Economic Development is confident that Agada Apochi’s appointment as the next CBN governor will bring about positive change and propel our financial sector towards greater stability and growth. We believe that his track record of success, combined with his deep understanding of organizational psychology and change leadership, make him the ideal candidate for this critical role.

“We urge President Bola Tinubu to seriously consider this recommendation, as it reflects the aspirations and hopes of the Nigerian youth who are determined to see a prosperous and resilient economy.”